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Richard Bowling Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 565 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 25, 2013

Richard Bowling Elementary School is filthy, there are rodents running over desks while children are in class. i would never take my child here. The children simply don't care. The teachers try to help, but the students make it nearly impossible to be helped. One of the few teachers who do care is Mrs. B. Vail. During the summer, kids were afraid to go to camps there since there were cockroaches and rats running like crazy behind sinks and in bathrooms.


Posted March 19, 2006

Excellent school! Great leadership! Very supportive staff! Students are motivated, encouraged and loved!
—Submitted by a staff


Posted February 21, 2006

Richard Bowling Elementary, formerly Bowling Park Elementary Schol is a very excellent mecca for education. Mrs. Shepherd, along with her staff and teachers are very dedicated in regards to education and don't mind going the extra mile when it comes to children and their parents. There are always activites that are going on throughout the school to broaden the children's horizons, and the school just doesn't refer to the children as students..they are refered to as scholars. This school rocks!
—Submitted by Courtney S., a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
83%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students73%
Female students73%
Male students72%
Black students72%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant73%

History and Social Science

All Students54%
Female students56%
Male students52%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English54%
Not migrant54%

Math

All Students24%
Female students18%
Male students32%
Black students22%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged23%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English23%
Not migrant24%

Science

All Students58%
Female students56%
Male students59%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students84%
Female students91%
Male students76%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students40%
Female students34%
Male students47%
Black students40%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students84%
Female students91%
Male students78%
Black students84%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities89%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English84%
Not migrant84%

English: Writing

All Students79%
Female students88%
Male students71%
Black students79%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian studentsn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant79%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female students50%
Male students34%
Black students41%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English41%
Not migrant42%

Science

All Students66%
Female students81%
Male students53%
Black students65%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English65%
Not migrant66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 98% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
White 1% 57%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2861 E Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23504
Phone: (757) 628-2515

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